Climate VC Fund

Invest in New Zealand's Best Net Zero & Climate Action Investor* Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gqPab2fi Diversify your portfolio with top start-ups from New Zealand and Australia at the leading edge of the climate response. Our latest fund, Climate VC Fund Extension (CVCFe), is now open to wholesale investors. Explore the innovative companies in our first fund’s portfolio and see the potential that awaits with CVCFe. *Awarded ‘Best Net Zero and Climate Action Investor’ at the Mindful Money Awards in 2023 and 2024; Highly commended in the ‘Best Ethical Investor’ and ‘Best Impact Investment Fund’ categories in 2024.  🌍💼 Open to wholesale investors only. #VentureCapital #SustainableInvesting #ClimateTech

Novlabs recently attended an opening ceremony for a new Supercritical UV disinfection system at the Alliance Group Limited Mataura plant. This system is achieving outstanding environmental results and will treat up to 9,000,000 litres or close to 4 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water per day. We would like to again say a massive thank you to everyone involved in getting this project off the ground!

Great to see MGA Thermal teaming up with Chevron to explore a clean steam solution. A big leap toward reducing emissions in industrial heat. Excited to watch this progress! #CleanEnergy #Decarbonisation

Over the last couple of years WM Environmental have been working with Matthew Sells from NovoLabs™️ trialing the SCUV Plant at Alliance Mataura to treat the E.Coli in low UV Transmissivity wastewater prior to discharge. Alliance Group Limited has recently successfully commissioned this new plant with fantastic results meeting the expectations we had from the trial runs. Highly recommend this fantastic technology which has the added bonus of these awesome T-Shirts

This week, at our Mataura beef processing plant in Southland, we unveiled the largest Supercritical ultraviolet (UV) water treatment system of its kind in the world. Stacked UV lamps disinfect water used on plant.   Our Chief Executive, Willie Wiese says: “This investment highlights our commitment to the Mataura plant, showcases our dedication to New Zealand innovation and reflects how determined we are to adopt sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the community.   "We’re working hard to drive continuous improvement and improve the environmental footprint of our plant network across the country.” #nzinnovation

Congratulations to MGA Thermal, winners of the 2024 Australian Climate Tech Awards, Impact Category. Further proof that Australia and New Zealand are a hotbed for companies at the leading edge (and taking full commercial advantage) of the climate revolution.

This is great to see and certainly has implications for New Zealand too. https://hubs.li/Q02Y_tBy0

Join host Paul Spain as he chats with Lance Wiggs (Punakaiki Fund, Climate VC Fund) to explore world of venture capital in New Zealand. They discuss the pivotal role of venture capital in fostering Kiwi tech startups, examining its history, hurdles, and triumphs. The conversation also highlights innovative climate investments and the current landscape of NZ tech startups. Gain valuable insights into how economic shifts influence the tech investment landscape in Aotearoa. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gnAzkNp9 Thank you to our show partners: One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, HP, 2degrees, and Gorilla Technology.

Guess who’s next? We are! Honoured to be included in the Next 95, a list of individuals and organisations paving the way for sustainable change in New Zealand. We’re among 95 finalists from this year’s Sustainable Business Awards! Find out more about the Next 95: https://hubs.li/Q02YhXF30 Sustainable Business Network

We’ve been reflecting on the recent Connecting Capital with Climate Solutions symposium, hosted by our friends at the Impact Investing Network. Our partner, Rohan MacMahon joined a dynamic panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities in climate innovation investment. 🔥Some hot takes: - Urgent Action Needed: Eminent climate scientist and the 2024 New Zealander of the year Dr. Jim Salinger emphasised the pressing need for immediate climate action and responsible investment. - Bridging Capital Gaps: There’s a crucial need to support early-stage climate tech companies, especially in New Zealand. - Equity Investment’s Role: As Rohan highlighted, “Equity capital is essential to stitch together comprehensive climate responses globally.” - Collaborative Efforts: Greater connection across the climate innovation ecosystem can accelerate impactful solutions. 👉 Check out this blog post for a deeper dive into these discussions: https://hubs.li/Q02WpSDy0 If you’re interested in putting your money where the carbon isn’t, check out our second climate fund, here: https://hubs.li/Q02WpPj00 Thanks to Impact Investing Network, Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), Philanthropy New Zealand, BayTrust, KPMG New Zealand and the Centre for Sustainable Finance: Toitū Tahua for your help organising the Symposium. #ClimateInnovation #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction